January 2013
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in working for Depaul International. You should have the following information to help you with your application:
o Role Description and Person Specification
o Application pack which includes:
o Summary of terms and conditions
o Some advice on how to fill in the application form (Page 3)
o Application Form (Pages 4 to 8)
o Diversity and Equality Monitoring Form (Page 9)
o Information sheet about Depaul International's work
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th February 2013 at 12.00 noon. In order for your completed application form to arrive by the closing date please send your form by post to Depaul International, 291-299 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JG for the attention of Alison Veasey, or via email at or alternatively you can fax your form to 020 7939 1241. Applications that arrive late will not be included in shortlisting. You can download the application form from our website: www.depaulinternational.org/about-depaul/work-for-us
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is as above; we will contact you very soon after that if you have been shortlisted for an interview. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply personally to acknowledge receipt of your application, and if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Please note: Depaul International aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Depaul International welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is relevant.
As Depaul International meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants who are offered employment working with vulnerable young people or in positions of financial responsibility will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
We look forward to hearing from you, and reading your application.
Yours sincerely
Alison Veasey
PA to the Group Chief Executive, Depaul International
SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Conditions of appointment
All posts are subject to a six month probationary period when either side can decide to withdraw from the contract. Posts are also subject to the receipt of at least two satisfactory written references, which must cover the last three years of your employment. The Job Description will indicate whether a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is required and where this is the case the offer of employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
Salary
Depaul International uses the NJC salary scales and cost of living increases for guidance only.
Benefits
The staff benefits package includes:
Contributory pension scheme,
4 x salary death-in-service entitlement,
Option to join private health plan,
Childcare vouchers scheme,
Cycle to Work scheme,
24 hour confidential counselling helpline,
Annual Leave either starting at 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays Or 35 days per annum including Bank Holidays. Annual leave entitlement is linked to the nature of working patterns and will be confirmed within offer of employment letters
Paid Dependant / Compassionate Leave
Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
Sleep-in Duties
If you are required to undertake sleep-in duties as part of your working week you will receive payments as appropriate to cover sleep-in shifts.
Information listed above is for general guidance only, as individual terms and conditions of employment may vary according to the needs and requirements of each specific job.
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APPLYING FOR A JOB
SOME ADVICE ON COMPLETING THE FORM
Because Depaul International strives to be an equal opportunities employer, the application form plays an important part in the selection process: both in deciding whether or not you will be short listed for an interview and as a basis for the interview itself. The following advice is designed to help you to complete the application form as effectively as possible.
Read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully.______
· Every post advertised has a full job description and person specification that will be used to decide which people are interviewed and appointed.
Analyse the job description and person specification______
· Ask yourself why you are interested in the job. Would it be a good career move: sideways to broaden your experience or promotion if you are ready for more responsibility? (Can you support this?)
· The person specification will list the competencies, knowledge, qualification and experience required. Show how you meet each requirement.
Look at your experience______
· What evidence have you got that illustrates you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience? Try to clearly provide information that demonstrates your capabilities against each of the criteria listed in the person specification, taking into account the job you are applying for. For example it is easy to say you have had to liaise with clients to identify and respond to their needs but it is more effective to give examples of how you have used these skills and what you have achieved.
· Explaining your present (and previous) jobs to someone else may help to uncover ‘hidden’ skills etc., that you take for granted.
· Consider any relevant experience you have acquired outside of work such as community/voluntary/leisure interests.
Do a rough draft first______
· Do a rough draft first to avoid mistakes, repetition etc. This also gives you the opportunity to ensure that your form is well organised and relevant.
· Set out your career history: do not go into too much detail but make sure that you explain the main features of each job that you have had. Check that the dates are correct, in the right order and explain any gaps in your employment record in the appropriate section.
General experience and further information______
· This is where you make your case for the job. Please do not send your CV as CVs will not be put forward for shortlisting, but do support your application by attaching up to a maximum of three pages with specific reference to the person specification and job description. Gear your application to the job: don’t submit the same one for a series of jobs unless it is equally appropriate. Do not repeat your career history: pick out the skills, knowledge and experience required by the job and provide evidence that you posses them.
· Your form should be clear, concise and well organised with examples that help to evidence your experience and competencies. Specify and be clear about your own responsibilities rather than those of your team or department.
Completing the form______
· Type it or use ballpoint (black shows up best when copied). Ensure it is well presented and follows instructions.
Send your form in on time. Always keep a copy for reference.
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
POST APPLIED FORLOCATION
REFERENCE NUMBER
Depaul International is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Our recruitment and Selection Policy sets out how we will undertake our selection process based on using fair & objective criteria to ensure that workers have the appropriate skills and abilities to undertake each post. Please ensure that you read the guidelines on how to complete your application form and complete all 6 sections of this form.
Please clearly print your full name and number on any attached sheets.
1 CONTACT DETAILS
SURNAME (Block Letters) / FIRST Names (Block Letters)Home Address / Address for Communication (if Different)
Home Telephone No / Work Telephone No
(will only be used with the utmost discretion)
E-Mail / Mobile
2 EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION / TRAINING
Give details of Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities or Institute of Further Education attended.
Period(List dates starting with the most recent)
From To / Name / Nature of Establishment / Full or Part
Time / Qualifications
(Give details, including dates of any educational Certificates, Professional or other qualifications and training with standard obtained, if applicable)
(You may be required to produce evidence of your qualifications at interview)
3 TRAINING COURSES
Please provide details listing any other relevant qualifications or courses attended (include non-certificate courses)
Training / Dates4 PAID EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTARY WORK/OTHER ACTIVITIES
Please use this section to outline in date order [starting with most recent] details of your paid employment, volunteering activities and any other relevant activities. Where you have been employed by an agency outline the details of the agency rather than the placement.
Depaul International will use the information below to take up references covering a minimum period of the last three years. Please ensure that you provide full contact details in the appropriate column, as you have a responsibility to ensure that Depaul International receives and are satisfied with all your references. We will only take up references once an offer of employment has been made.
Period / Full Contact Details / Position HeldProvide exact dates, starting with most recent. Please try not to just enter the period in years
/ 1] Name of Line Manager
2] Company Name
3] Full Address
4] Telephone Number
5] Email Address
[for each employed or volunteering period] / State whether Paid Work or Volunteering Activity +
Include brief summary of duties and responsibilities and state why you left the position
From / To
4 PAID EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTARY WORK/OTHER ACTIVITIES continued
Period / Full Contact Details / Position Held /Provide exact dates, starting with most recent. Please try not to just enter the period in years
/ 1] Name of Line Manager
2] Company Name
3] Full Address
4] Telephone Number
[for each employed or volunteering period] / State whether Paid Work or Volunteering Activity +
Include brief summary of duties and responsibilities & state why you left the position /
From / To /
Continue on separate sheet if necessary
4 GAPS IN PAID EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTARY WORK/OTHER ACTIVITIES
If your employment/Voluntary Work/Other activities has any gaps, please ensure you clearly identify the dates and provide information that clarifies the situation e.g. unemployed, travelling, parenting years etc.
Date From / Date To / Explanation5 SUPPORTING STATEMENT
5.1 Please set out how your knowledge, skills and experience are relevant to the post you have applied for using no more than 3 sides of A4 paper. Please refer to the criteria set out in the Person Specification and the key tasks within the Job Description to demonstrate clear links to where and how you gained the knowledge, skills and experience to undertake the role you are applying for.
5.2 Please also state the reason for leaving your current post and what interested you in this particular role.
Continue on separate sheet if necessary
6 OTHER INFORMATION AND DECLARATION
Depaul International aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Depaul International welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes only when the conviction is relevant. If you are shortlisted for an interview for a role that requires a CRB disclosure you will be asked to provide details of any cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
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Can you provide proof that you are able to work freely in the UK? YES NO
If Yes Please provide further detail:
Are you, to your knowledge, related to, or do you have a close relationship with any member of staff or the Council of Management of Depaul International? YES NO
If Yes Please provide further detail:
Have you ever been a Depaul International client and received services from us? YES NO
If Yes Please indicate when you stopped receiving our services?
Do you have any private business interests that might cause a conflict of interest with this job?
YES NO
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All information contained in this form will be treated as Strictly Confidential.
I declare that all of the information contained in this form is to the best of my knowledge correct. I also understand that any offer of employment will subject to a satisfactory identity check, references and, if appropriate CRB Disclosure.
Signed/Typed by Dated
How many additional pages have you attached to this application form
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As part of Depaul’s commitment to making diversity and equality a reality, it is our policy to recruit staff on the basis of their ability and suitability for the post they are applying. We are committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than others and strive to provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute.
Completing this form is optional. The information you provide will be treated in strict confidence and will not be used as part of the selection process. Please return this monitoring form with your application, or in a separate envelope if you wish.
By completing and returning the monitoring form which follows, you consent to Depaul processing this information for general monitoring purposes in line with the diversity and equality policy. If you are employed, the information will be kept and used for regular internal monitoring of the diversity of the Depaul International staff profile.
DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY MONITORING FORM
Post applied for: Advertised in:
Name : Date of Birth:
1. Please tick the description which you feel is the most appropriate of your ethnic origin (please choose ONE section from A to F. Then tick the most appropriate box (one box only)
A White C Asian or Asian British E Chinese
British Indian Chinese
Irish Pakistani Other
Other (please write in) Bangladeshi (please write in)
Other (please write in)